Cabins with shingled pyramid roofs amid dense rainforest above a pool deck and firepit, Munduk, North Bali

Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay

Munduk, Bali · Indonesia

Availability

Year-round

Per unit

6 cabins · 2–4 guests

Region

Bali

Price range

$$

Price range

$$

Per unit

2–4 guests

Type

Boutique hotel

Timber cabin with a shingled roof glowing at dusk, surrounded by rainforest in Munduk, North Bali
Aerial view of the cabins, a pool deck with loungers and a round firepit set in the jungle
Cabin bedroom with a king bed, dark timber wall and sliding doors opening to a jungle balcony
Private cabin deck with woven chairs and a sofa overlooking the rainforest canopy
Cabin balcony table for two looking out over the misty hills of North Bali at sunset
Cabin balcony with rattan chairs facing forested mountains wrapped in mist
Cabin bedroom with a ceiling fan and open doors framing a hillside view
Cabin bathroom clad in local stone with a walk-in shower and brass fittings
Cabin kitchen and dining area in dark timber with a full kitchen and pendant lights
Private cabin deck with an outdoor hot tub and a daybed set among the jungle
Elevated timber boardwalk winding down through tree ferns with a valley view
Circular sunken firepit lounge with cushioned seating ringed by rainforest
Cushioned daybed cabana on a boardwalk platform projecting into the forest canopy
Ulekan restaurant with a vaulted timber ceiling and tall windows opening to the hills at sunset

Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay

Munduk, Bali

Boutique hotel · $$

6 cabins · Year-round

  • Funds full schooling for all 25 children at Chloe Orphans Bali
  • Sponsors IDEP, a Bali NGO building groundwater recharge wells
  • Wastewater treated on site
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Welcome to Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay

Munduk Cabins sits on a forested ridge in the Buleleng hills, 6 cabins raised above the forest floor and linked by elevated boardwalks through the canopy, with views over the valley, the volcanoes inland and the ocean in the distance.

The cabins are individually designed and range from studios to larger suites, some with a private outdoor jacuzzi or a view over the pool and valley. A two-bedroom cabin sleeps up to 4.

The on-site restaurant Ulekan Munduk serves a set menu of traditional Indonesian dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Clove Bar pours cocktails alongside. Both are open to non-resident guests. A pool overlooks the valley, with a hot tub and fire pit among the shared spaces linked by the boardwalk, and in-cabin dining runs throughout the day.

In Munduk village, the cooler and less-visited north of Bali, known for its rainforests, waterfalls and clove plantations. The area's waterfalls sit a few kilometres away and can be visited on guided tours the property arranges. Lake Tamblingan is about 5 km away.

Sustainable architectureFarm-to-table kitchen

Accommodation

6 cabins

Capacity

2–4 guests per unit

Availability

Year-round

Price range

$$

Amenities

Pool · Restaurant · Wi-Fi · No pets

Included

Pool with valley view

Why it's a Positive Escape

Rainforest cabins in the clove-growing hills above Munduk, in the cooler, less-visited north of Bali.

Community

  • Entirely Indonesian team and local contractors

    every team member is Indonesian, priority given to local contractors for construction and maintenance

  • Desa Hay Scholarship Fund

    funds the full education, from pre-school through high school, of all 25 children at Chloe Orphans Bali

  • IDEP Foundation sponsorship

    support for the Indonesian NGO IDEP, including funding the construction of groundwater recharge wells across Bali. IDEP runs permaculture, sustainability education and disaster-preparedness programs, founded in Bali in 1999

Materials & Construction

  • Natural materials throughout

    wood-panelled walls, local stone, hand-crafted furniture by Balinese artisans

  • 30 to 40% of the land left undeveloped

    intentional preservation around the cabins, with elevated boardwalks instead of forest clearance

  • Biodegradable amenities

    slippers and small items made from mendong grass and coconut husks

Water

  • Wastewater treatment system

    Sequenced Batch Reactor (SBR) installation on site

  • Filtered, UV-sanitized water

    all water continuously filtered, UV-sanitized and independently tested each month, for both drinking and bathing

Energy

  • Automated energy switches and timers

    lighting and equipment time-controlled to limit standby consumption

  • LED lighting throughout

    low-energy bulbs across cabins and shared spaces

  • Carbon offsets for construction and operations

    the carbon footprint of building and running the cabins is offset

Waste

  • Plastic minimization across amenities

    every amenity reviewed for plastic content

  • Recycling and composting programs

    on-site recycling and food-waste composting

  • Locally aligned suppliers

    suppliers selected to share the same waste-reduction practices

Food

  • Local sourcing for Ulekan restaurant

    fresh local ingredients supplied for a set menu of traditional Indonesian dishes

Travel mindfully

  • Around 2h30 to 3h by private car from Denpasar airport. Plan a longer stay to make the road transfer worthwhile.

Getting there

Airport · 81 km

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

Private car, about 81 km and 2h30 to 3h depending on traffic, via mountain roads. The property can arrange a private pickup on request.

Photos · © Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay

Last verified: June 2026

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